Thanks to all for the thoughts and kind remarks. I have already started looking at 123s in the Atlanta area. My four main criteria are: 1) cost less than $2500, 2) a/c works and does not leak, 3) no additional oil required between 3000 mile changes, and 4) no rust.

The 123s I have looked at so far seem way over priced. I did some research on private party resale value using both Edmunds and Kelly. I realize that I will have to pay higher than "book" for the right car but not 2 to 3 times "book."

Anyway, got off subject. Sorry. I have to go to the wrecker yard and see if the salvage guy will take the '81 and pay the $150 I owe for towing and storage.

Thanks again,

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Bruce

73 220D (never left Germany)
81 300D (totaled)
84 300D (Purchased '03, sold '17)
85 300SD (purchased 10/01/03)